Dinner for 4
Mushroom Leek Risotto
Arborio rice cooks slowly with mushrooms, leeks, wine, and broth until creamy, then finishes with vegan cheese.
$8.40for 4 servings
$2.10 per serving$8.40 for 4
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Photo: minimalistbaker.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 31 oz | $2.18Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 8 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.49Typical price |
| Wild, basmati, jasmine, arborio rice$0.15/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.97Typical price |
| Margarine and vegan butter$0.25/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.06Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.40 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 3/4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz bella or crimini mushrooms
- sea salt + black pepper to taste (optional)
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced leeks
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tbsp vegan butter (optional)
- 1/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese
- fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Steps
- Warm the broth in a medium saucepan over low heat and keep it hot.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the mushrooms with salt and pepper for 5 minutes.
- Add the leeks and cook for 3 minutes, then stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the wine and stir for 2 minutes until mostly absorbed.
- Add the hot broth one cup at a time, stirring often and waiting until each addition absorbs before adding more, for 18 minutes.
- Stir in the vegan butter, vegan parmesan, and parsley, then adjust the seasoning.
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